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How annoying is peppa pig?

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GrandTheftWalrus · 30/01/2022 15:45

My 5yo dd still watches this shite and I can't believe how bad/annoying it is.

All the male characters are beyond useless so it's always "mummies to the rescue" the one she's just watched has the men setting fire to a bbq and the women coming to fix it.

They fat shame daddy pig and peppa is a cheeky little shit.

And where is daddy pigs parents or is this a hush hush thing that granpa and granny pig are his parents as well?

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DickMabutt73962 · 30/01/2022 16:39

And the one about 'the women' coming to save the BBQ...they were being volunteer firefighters for the day.

We complain that girls don't see women portrayed in male-dominated roles but complain when they put them in a TV show 😂

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GrandTheftWalrus · 30/01/2022 16:42

It was more the men all panicking and then "mummies to the rescue"

I'd love her to watch encanto (I'm dying to watch it) but she won't sit and watch a film so a few eps of peppa is about her limit. Although I may try as she did sit and watch frozen.

I also tried to get her into the Disney classics but again no interest, little git!

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Sleepyquest · 30/01/2022 16:44

Peppa is such a moody brat and so mean to Daddy pig too

TheRemotePart · 30/01/2022 16:44

Haha we love Peppa in this house. I sometimes text DH and tell him whatever passive aggressive thing mummy pig has said to daddy pig today.

grey12 · 30/01/2022 16:44

@inksinkbink

Can't even imagine how anyone could not like Peppa Pig. I always loved it.
I don't love it but I don't dislike it.

You can try to convince her to watch something you may prefer Wink I suggest Bluey, Dugee, Numberblocks, LoveMonster (but just because the song is great)

dottydodah · 30/01/2022 16:45

Our Nieces were over from US ,and were thrilled at Peppa Pig World ,which is local to us .I think the Characters may be a little bit of a cliche but still lovable! The children I taught at Nursery School loved it.

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GrandTheftWalrus · 30/01/2022 16:49

Is duggee the one narrated by Stephen fry? If so she did watch that for a bit and I found it so boring it was like time went backwards while watching it.

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lostteaspoon · 30/01/2022 16:51

Duggee is narrated by Alexander Armstrong

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GrandTheftWalrus · 30/01/2022 16:54

Wonder what I'm thinking of, unless I have the narrator wrong, they get badges?

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grey12 · 30/01/2022 16:55

@GrandTheftWalrus

Wonder what I'm thinking of, unless I have the narrator wrong, they get badges?
Yes they do
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GrandTheftWalrus · 30/01/2022 16:55

Ahh wrong narrator then. Thanks!

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lostteaspoon · 30/01/2022 16:56

Yeah that’s Duggee, Alexander Armstrong does sound a bit like Stephen Fry! Some of the Duggees are lovely, the early ones are a lot more simple and charming than some of the later ones

WhoWants2Know · 30/01/2022 17:00

I love Peppa and will hear not a word against her.

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GrandTheftWalrus · 30/01/2022 17:01

Tbf the episode where she tried to whistle and hangs up on suzy sheep is hilarious

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Bunnycat101 · 30/01/2022 17:03

My first didn’t really watch peppa- she was obsessed with Bing. Like a few other posters I love Peppa in comparison to Bing. Some of the episodes are quite amusing. I also really like Ben and Holly.

Bunnycat101 · 30/01/2022 17:05

Also there is one episode where they have to do a school project and all the parents basically do it and are deeply pained by the whole thing. That one is brilliant.

HunterAngel · 30/01/2022 17:23

Peppa is banned in my house. DS watches Thomas (the older films not the weird anime version they’ve just brought out) and Disney films. Luckily I love Disney movies which is good as I’m pretty sure I can now quote the entire Lion King film from memory. My Jeremy Irons impression is getting pretty good now!

KimDeals · 30/01/2022 19:26

I liked peppa, I hated Doc Mc Stuffin and My little pony, Jesus Christ.

Was happy when it progressed to Ben and holly… Now it’s bluey, which is very enjoyable!

SnowyPetals · 30/01/2022 19:31

The best Peppa episode of all time is International Day (made pre Brexit vote). Makes sitting through all the other ones worth it.

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 30/01/2022 19:32

But Daddy Pig's favourite room is the museum café... I'm now identifying as a male pig 🤫

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GrandTheftWalrus · 30/01/2022 19:58

"What vegetable did you draw peppa?"

"Daddy"

Very harsh.

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Jannt86 · 30/01/2022 20:13

Wolf 'and what is your house made of daddy pig?'

'Bricks, so don't even think about it!'

The only bit that ever made me LOL Grin

T00Ts · 30/01/2022 20:28

I like Adventures of Paddington.

Adatwistscientist · 30/01/2022 20:36

I love Peppa, she's 'bratty' but actually there are very few girl leads that speak their mind and aren't princesses etc.

I like the expressions mummy and daddy pig pull to demonstrate they're fucked off Grin

But then I find bluey tedious because the parents are on ALL THE TIME. "hey sport, let's go and do another amazing game!!" Urgh.

BordelDeMerde · 30/01/2022 20:54

@Jannt86

Wolf 'and what is your house made of daddy pig?'

'Bricks, so don't even think about it!'

The only bit that ever made me LOL Grin

I love that bit. There's lots of funny lines though.

Although Ben & Holly is far superior. I think I'll actually keep watching B&H by myself if and when DD grows out of it. Grin